Programme Presentation

International Relations and Organisations

About the programme International Relations and Organisations

The English-taught bachelor's degree in International Relations and Organisations is part of tLeiden University’s Political Science curriculum and is based in The Hague, the city in which politics and international relations converge. In this bachelor's programme you'll address transboundary issues from a social sciences point of view. IRO has a strong focus on diplomacy and current world problems, with particular attention paid to the role of major powers such as China, Russia, the USA and the EU, and organisations such as the IMF, NATO, UN, and the World Bank. It is the right choice for you if you are fascinated by global affairs and the dynamics of international cooperation and conflict. Themes such as war and peace, poverty, refugee crises, humanitarian cooperation, nuclear weapons reduction, and globalisation are covered in detail. Most of our alumni work in policy-making, strategic analysis, research and education, management, consultancy, diplomacy, administration, and politics.

Why study International Relations and Organisations in The Hague?

• Engaged lecturers, who will inspire you to intertwine social sciences theories with international political practice.
• By studying the dynamics of politics and its underlying mechanisms, you are building a foundation that will benefit you in your future career.
• Study in a multicultural city, a city of contrasts, a city with history, a city of creative and enterprising students who look beyond their borders, and who envision a role on the international stage.